Karsten Love
Owner & Director of Programs
Karsten is co-owner at Wake Cheer and Tumble with almost 20 years of experience between being an athlete and coach herself. She is really looking forward to stepping into an owner role and using her experience to generate an amazing program for the area. A big part of Karsten's life has revolved around cheer from a young age, and now her dreams have come to fruition with her own Gym and Program with her partner! She has experience from the littles to the seniors and wants to continue to grow her coaching knowledge with athletes who are also interested in her passion!
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Cory Morgan
Owner & Director of Administration
Cory is a co-owner of Wake Cheer and Tumble and has over 20 years of progressive teaching and coaching experience in cheer, gymnastics, and dance. She also has a master's degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and is a current head coach of the UNC-Chapel Hill Carolina Girls dance team. In addition, she is a former member of the UNCC Golddusters and numerous other companies. Cory's passion is teaching young athletes and preparing them for their future.
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Ty Mills
Coach/Instructor
Hello, I’m Ty Wilson! With a passion for cheerleading that runs deep, I have been involved in the sport for 4 years- both as an athlete and as a coach. I currently assisting two local school cheer programs: Envision Science Academy (middle school) and Wake Prep (varsity/ comp team). I was apart of the first cheer team and graduating class of 2023 at Wake Prep. When I am not coaching cheer; I enjoy traveling, listening to music and hanging out with my friends. As a coach, I love fostering the love of cheer and building a community within the cheer program! Looking forward to growing with Wake Cheer and Tumble along with Wake Elite!
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Olivia Arsenault
Coach/Instructor
Olivia is a recent graduate from NC State University. She has been a part of the cheer world since she was only eight years old, and has cheered for some of the top NC all star programs including CEA Raleigh and Inspire Athletics where she was fortunate enough to win summit twice and compete at some of the most prestigious competitions including NCA and Worlds! She also did sideline cheer for six years and was named her schools’ cheerleading/stunt captain junior/senior year, and she even cheered collegiately at Campbell University! Although she has officially retired as an athlete, cheerleading is truly a part of who she is and is so excited to train the future of this incredible sport!
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Miranda Davis
Coach
Coach M brings nearly 20 years of experience in the cheerleading industry to the gym. Having cheered at the University of South Florida and achieving National Champion titles both as a team member and individually, Coach M has an extensive background in High School, Sideline Cheer, and All-star. She has a deep passion for the sport, and she loves sharing it with like minded athletes helping them grow and excel in their Cheerleading Journey. With her experience she hopes to instill passion, technique, confidence, and enthusiasm in each athlete she has the pleasure of training.
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Makenzie Ray
Coach
Makenzie has cheered for 12 years; 2 years at CXA, 8 years at Wake Forest All-Stars, and 2 years of college cheer at Brenau University & UNC Charlotte. Cheer has always been a big part of her life and becoming who she is as an athlete and person. It's taught her discipline, sportsmanship, confidence, and resiliency. At her old gym she loved being able to grow the passion of the sport with young athletes and looks forward to sharing the passion with others here in the future. Makenzie is excited to join the Wake Elite Family and see this program flourish!
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Oceana VanGraafeiland
Instructor/Coach
Oce has over 10 years of experience in the gymnastics and All-Star cheerleading world, Her background has shaped her passion for athletics, discipline, and teamwork, she is passionate about helping athletes grow both in skill and confidence. Oceana had the opportunity to attend Elon University, where she practiced cheer before returning home to pursue her passion for esthetics. She is now a licensed esthetician based in Raleigh and values the importance of self-care and confidence, something she brings into both professional and coaching environments. She is incredibly grateful to be able to pursue both passions at once—helping athletes develop proper technique, build positive attitudes, and build strong, supportive relationships.
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Brandy Lockhart
Coach
Brandy has over 20 years of experience in the cheer industry. She brings a deep passion for the sport and a coaching style rooted in patience, encouragement, and confidence-building. Her background includes both all-star and school cheer, with coaching and cheer experience at top-tier programs such as Cheer Extreme Allstars in Kernersville and Raleigh, as well as Cheer Xcel Allstars. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of helping lead teams to success at major competitions including Cheersport Nationals, NCA, The Majors, Champions League, and many more. At Wake Elite All-stars her goal is to create a positive, supportive environment where athletes feel challenged, empowered, and at home. She looks forward to helping each athlete grow both on and off the mat!
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Chloe Bailey
Instructor
Chloe is currently a sophomore at Wake Forest High School. She has cheered at CEA for eight years, and She is so thankful for all the opportunities and life lessons it gave her. Over the years, she has developed a strong work ethic, grow personally on and off the mat, and created lifelong friendships. Cheer has been such an important part of her life, and now she is excited to step into a new chapter and show how a supportive and loving environment makes all the difference. As a coach, Chloe looks forward to supporting, showing kids their value, and growing confidence in each athlete. She wants the kids to know they are capable and truly believed in. Chloe is so excited to share her knowledge, dedication, and positive mindset while supporting athletes every step of their journey.